Why new curriculum will take 5-10 years to be fully absorbed

13th April 2025

Ssabavuma said one major issue is that approximately 64% of schools in Uganda are privately owned, and many of these schools lack the necessary resources to effectively implement the changes mandated by the new curriculum. 

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A successful curriculum overhaul depends not only on the commitment of educators but also on adequate resources. Schools need access to updated textbooks, digital tools, and infrastructure to support modern teaching methods. (New Vision/Files)
Ibrahim Ruhweza
Journalist @New Vision
#Education #New curriculum #National Curriculum Development Centre #Schools #George Wilson Ssabavuma
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KAMPALA - In 2020, Uganda introduced a sweeping overhaul of its national curriculum — an ambitious reform aimed at transforming secondary school education. 

This new competence-based curriculum promised to 

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